Merkel Grade 303-E Luxus Sidelock Ejector 12 Gauge
Description: 28" O/U matted VR barrels choked improved modified & full, 14 1/4"pull from single selective trigger to original buttplate, 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" drop. Figured walnut stock with capped pistol grip, three-piece field forend with Deeley pull-down latch, Shelhamer-style chinstrap and vacant gold oval. Stock carved with auerhahns on left and a fox stalking rabbits on right, both surrounded with forest scenes. Dozens of white inlays of oak leaves, acorns, ducks, dot and linework. White pistol grip cap with deeply carved auerhahn. Concealed-release, hand-detachable sidelocks with double underbites, double Kersten locks, automatic ejectors and cocking indicators. Gold dog pointing five gold grouse on left in deeply chiseled forest scene. Gold fox flushing four gold ducks on right. Weight: 7lbs, 11oz. Built 1981. New condition. In leather trunk case.
Literature: Pictured in Mario Abbiatico's Incisione delle Armi Sportive, page 525. Pictured on page 5 of the Merkel Luxus catalog:
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